CHIARA PRINCIPE designer of the latest Luxembourg €2 coin
- April 01, 2023
- by
- Pierre
In the article devoted to the 2023 Luxembourg numismatic program (clic here), we indicated that the artist Chiara Principe, an engraver well known to euro collectors, had produced several coins for the BCL ( Central Bank of Luxembourg). NUMISMAG wanted to ask her about these different creations and how this new collaboration between the artist and the Luxembourg financial institution came about.
Chiara PRINCIPE, artist and coin designer
NUMISMAG: How did you get in touch with the BCL?
CHIARA PRINCIPE: I was contacted by BCL in October. They came to me via email via my...
FRANCE TV REPORT ON MONNAIE DE PARIS (FRENCH MINT)
- January 21, 2023
- by
- Pierre
The services of France Television have made a report on the Monnaie de Paris. Joaquin Jimenez, engraver in chief, Yves Sampo, director of the...
NUMISMAT OF THE MONTH – STEPHAN SOMBART FROM MDC MONACO
- January 20, 2023
- by
- Pierre
At the beginning of this year, NUMISMAG resumes its series of articles dedicated to professional numismatists. NUMISMAG interviewed STEPHAN SOMBART, numismatic expert member of...
Sandra DEIANA, 2.0 master engraver
- February 17, 2022
- by
- Pierre
The recent Irish numismatic issue, the 10 euro silver coin “Christ Church Cathedral”, featured a young artist, Sandra DEIANA. As an engraver, she has...
CHIARA PRINCIPE, worthy ambassador of the Italian school of engraving
- October 08, 2021
- by
- Pierre
NUMISMAG took the opportunity to interview Chiara PRINCIPE, freelance well known italian engraver, a few weeks after official issuing date of 2021 Vatican €2...
2022 belgian €2 ERASMUS coin – added specifications (issued and unissued coin)
- August 12, 2021
- by
- Pierre
Following the publication of all the designs of the 2022 €2 ERASMUS coin, NUMISMAG interviewed IRIS BRUIJNS, designer of the Royal Mint of Belgium,...
JAPAN MINT’s engraver SAKUI Tomoko – exclusive interview
- March 31, 2021
- by
- Pierre
Japan has a long tradition of coins and medals engraving since over one century and a half. NUMISMAG wanted to make you discover the...
REBECCA MORGAN, Royal Mint’s spearhead of B to C numismatic services
- November 26, 2020
- by
- Pierre
In recent years, the Royal Mint has been constantly diversifying its numismatic products and services offering to collectors.
The company’s initial focus has been...
Expert’s word: GRANT POWELL – NUMIIS, modern tools for coins valuation
- October 19, 2020
- by
- Pierre
A few weeks ago, I participated in the NEWMAN Foundation’s internet seminar, offering an incredible variety of numismatic topics. This seminar was held over...
Royal Australian Mint CEO steps down after ten years
- September 13, 2020
- by
- Pierre
Ross MacDiarmid, Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Australian Mint (the Mint), today announced that
after ten years at the helm he will be...
